WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: * * * "Families on the Fly" Campaign in Full Swing at SLC * SALT LAKE CITY - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is introducing the " Families on the Fly " initiative to streamline the airport security screening process for families, ensuring a smoother and more accommodating experience during the busy summer travel season and beyond. Dedic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The American Petroleum Institute (API), GPA Midstream Association (GPA), and Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) have collectively submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled "Exception for In-Plant Piping Systems". The Associations expressed support for PHMSA's initiative to codify an exception for in-pl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes in Favor of Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of the National Defense Reauthorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. This legislation authorizes $862.6 billion for our nation's national defense, in order to build a ready, capable, lethal f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Family Health Center of Southern Oklahoma has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration criticizing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, which acts as a national advocate for Community Health Centers (CHCs), argues that the rebate model threatens to hinder the ability of these centers to provide low-cost medications to vulnerable populations across the U  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * FCC Saves Taxpayers Over $9 Million Following Audit Reviews Wireline Bureau Orders Seven Companies to Repay the Universal Service Fund Based on Audit Findings of Non-Compliance * The Federal Communications Commission today ordered seven phone companies to repay over $9 million to the Universal Service Fund after audits discovered overpayments of federal support. In doing  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- Indiana University has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. A cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and 11 Native American tribes has been determined. The human remains represent a minimum of nine individuals. The two associated funerary objects are one lot of faunal bones and one lot of ceramic fragments. Based on consultation and available information, it was determined  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Ohio History Connection, Columbus, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. A cultural connection has been established between the remains and items and five Native American tribes. The remains of five individuals were identified and were excavated from the Seiple site in Wood County. The site, located east of the Portage River, was excavated by G. Michael Pratt in the 1980s and 90s. The collection includes   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Introduces Legislation to Expand Holding Period for Merchant Banking Investments * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introduced the Merchant Banking Modernization Act. This legislation would expand the holding period for merchant banking investments from 10 to 15 years. "Access to capital remains a ba  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news: * * * Striking a balance between nature and recreation By Stacey Reese, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District With over one million acres managed by the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers attracting millions of visitors each year, ensuring natural habitats and recreation needs are balanced is essential for the native wildlife calling these areas home. Providing recreationa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board has granted an exemption to Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad Inc., Wilburton, to extend its lease with BNSF Railway Co. Inc., Fort Worth, Texas. The exemption covers a segment of rail line that spans approximately 10.658 miles, located on BNSF's Shawnee Industrial Spur in Shawnee. This action allows Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad to continue its role as the operator of the rail line. The company is a Class III rail carrier and will continue  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, will carry out the disposition of human remains and associated funerary objects to 16 Native American tribes. This action is in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The human remains of at least six individuals were identified, along with 16 lots of associated funerary objects. These items include ceramics, faunal remains, lithics, and shells. The human remains and objects were remo  more